'Jesus came not to contradict the law but to fulfill it.' The Earthly Paradise was Gods original purpose. The fact that some have a heavenly hope does not preclude the earthly hope that was extended to all faithfull mankind from the beginning. His "will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven." Why do many believe it has to be one or the other. There are two hopes and they complement each other. God did not make a mistake, his purpose cannot be thwarted by Satan or his dupes. God's will will be done on Earth and for those who have a hope of heavenly life, I hope they enjoy their privilege.
The Kingdom of God and of his Son, will include both the Heaven and the Earth. Rev 21:3-5 puts it best: "...Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and their shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall their be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon that throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these are true and faithful."
Imagine the time when all mankind on Earth will be God's faithful subjects. Imagine no more death or sorrow. 'Death where is your sting.' God's purpose for the Earth fulfilled. Both the Hebrew and Christian scriptures point to this, only the Christian scriptures adds the additional hope of heavenly life for those who would work along side Jesus in governing the Earth. |
